Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

Maidstone Tourism | Maidstone Guide

You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90.894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maidstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, Castle View Restaurant (Broomfield Road) and Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone (63 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maidstone

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Orida Maidstone
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£62+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£38+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hamlet Hotels Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.95 and £25.26. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.95 and £25.26. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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